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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-26
TIRED OF LIFE.
Nettie Renaurd Undoubtedly Attempted
to Commit Suicide,

The girl Nettie Renaurd, who was SO
badly burned Saturday night, was yester'
day conveyed to the Sisters Hospital. She
is in a pitiable condition, and slight hopes
are entertained for her recovery. Her face
is swollen SO that she is not recognizable,
and is unable to speak. The flesh on her
breast is literally roasted, and both arms
are badly burned. After removal to the
hospital, she with great difficulty swallowed
the medicine prescribed.
She is apparently twenty odd years OF
age, and has been a resident of Butte two
or three years, being employed at one time
as a waiter girl in one of the variety
theatres. Lately she has heen occupying
rooms with a friend at the Lafayette lodg.
ing house on East Galena street. Being
addicted to the morphine habit, as well as
opium smoking, she appeared at times as
ii crazy. In fact she was in such q con-
dition a week OF two ago that a physician
was called in, and she remained under his
treatment for several days.
Saturday night about 10 O'Clock, the
proprietor OF the lodging-house gave her
friend a lamp filed with oil, as he went to
the oom When she screamed for help,
about 1890. the lamp chimney vas stand.
ing on the table, the brass burner unscrev-
ed from the lamp. and the bowl more than
half empty. On examination after the an.
parent accident, the unburned portion of
her chemise was found to be strongly
with kerosene. This would imply
that h girl, tired of life and partially
crazed from the effects OF morphine, had
to take her own life.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-26
BETTER

The Supreme Court of the Territory q,
Helena, Friday, affirmed the decision o
the District Court in the now famous
Smokehouse lode cases. This is in accord
with the decision OF Secretary Of the Inter.
Tor Lamar in the same controversy. In 9
letter addressed to Attorney General Ger.
land last August he said: "There is no in.
dicatioa that the prior claimant had been
negligent in acquiring or maintaining his
rights, whereas, in the case before me, such
negligence is manifest, and l think that for
that reason the claimants under the town
site patent are in no position to ask the
Government to interpose in their behalf.
Having neglected to avail themselves OF the
" methods OF preventing issue of pat
ents authorized by the statute,
they ought not low, l think, be
heard when they ask the use
OF the name OF the Government to avoid
the effect OF such negligence. For the fore
going reasons it is my judgment that the
petition should be denied, and l so recon-.
mend." The petition to have the patent
OF the Smoke-housc Lode set aside was
denied by the Attorney General.
Now that the Territorial Supreme Court
has rendered a decision on the same line
reasoning, the only recourse the town
site claimants have is an appeal to the
States Supreme Court; and recent
by that court in similar cases
give but little hope that the decision of our
Supreme Court would be reversed.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-26
ENJOYABLE ENTERTAINERS,
The Butte Turn Verien Make H.,,.
Over Four Hundred Persons.

No people know better hcw to snend
evening in social enjoyment than nati,.
OF the Fatherland. The American WIN
seek amusement in q thoroughly ,els.,
way. ignoring, il a man Of family, all 9TH.
members of the households; not so with ~.
German, he seeks enjoyment amid Ii.
family. In all their social gatherings you,.
and old members OF the family are to h.
found.
Last night the Butte Turn Verein pavo
thoroughly enjoyable entertainment ~
their hall in the Caplice building. The nm.
gramme was q varied one. The e%ntertan.
ment commenced with a comedy entitled
der Gerade Weg," in which Mr.. and Ns
P. w. Schmidt, Mr.. G. Nickel, Mrs. Bushs,
Mr.. Thierman, MI. A. Nickel and MIR. Id.
Mueller took part. They acquitted them.
selves handsomely. The next feature was,
either trio, by the Misses Maule and Nj
Aug. Maule. The next q sketch entitli
Der Eckeusteher Mantle i'm Verhor1
rendered by Messrs. r. Thierman, P. W
Schmidt and Ad. Muller. The theatricsi
part of tho entertainment was closed b,
the trapeze performance OF Mr.. Leggat, a.
sisted by Messrs. Palmer and Nickel. Tb,
called down the plaudits OF the house, and
deservedly so. But few professionals eouaI
these gentlemen as acrobats, and they ear
ried off tho honors Of the entertainment.
The theatrical part Of the programme
being over, dancing commenced, which va,
kept up until a late hour this morning. .,
many as seventy-fve couple being on Tia
floor at one time.
Financially the entertainment was q
decided success, the club clearing over $3.50
which will be used in furnishing the club.
with additional gymnastlc appa.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-26

that, for girls and young married women,
is just the thing. The material should be
some bright, becoming color, and Of a price
to suit the wearer's purse. Make q plain
skirt, gored close at front and sides to suit
the figure. II the material is thin. as nuns
yelling or cashmere, the gored widths must
be lined. Let the back be very full and
gathered into as small a space as possible.
This skirt. as l said before, is plain-no
rufles or plaiting-its beauty depending or
the fit, All seams must be well pressed.
Next make a loose blouse of some con-
trastipg color, or white, the sleeves being
gathered at top and wrists. Over this wear
q short. round sleeveless Jacket, embroid-
cred, braided, beaded or any ornamental
ton one may choose. The skirt and top
jacket are always alike: the blouse a good
match or contrast. With these dresses for
afternoon wear, a j: unity white apron OF
lace Or embroidered muslin are worn. A
pretty blonde girl, with a pale blue skirt
and shrimp pink blouse, looks sweet
enough to eat, while heliotrope and scarlet
look well for a brunette.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-26
GIVE HONEST WEIGHT.
Purchasers Of Coal Think They Get
the Worst of 1t,

Many OF our residents who use coal
complain OF the short weight given them b,
dealers. The shortage may all be in Their
imagination, as the average coal dealers
scales are as justly balanced and the dealer
as honest az is the average country pub.
Usher truthful in stating the circulation Of
his paper. In Butte the coal purchaser
has no remedy. There is no city weigher,
to whom to 60 and make complaint; there
is no public scales, where the load can be
weighed; and the average Householder
cannot afford the outlay necessary to the
purchase OF a five ton Fairbank or Howe
standard scale. Knowing this, the coal
dealer enjoys a peculiar freedom, and lisa
privileged character. A grocer might be
dishonest enough to put thirteen ounces
in q pound OF sugar, or twelve in
a pound OF coffee, or make a ham
weigh fourteen pounds when the actual
weight is but ten pounds four ounces, but
he is afraid. He knows that your wife will
go home. and in two minutes, with her own
little old-fashioned spiral spring scale, get
right onto his racket. But no such fear
bothers the coal dealer. He knows that
the load of coal cannot be weighed with
q ~steelyard; he knows you will not take the
to have that coal reloaded and
then hunt all over town for a private
scale to get it weighed on. He knows you
will do nothing OF the sort, but that you
will only Tell your next door neighbor that
Smith, the coal man. is a rascal and only
gives six hundred pounds of coal for a half
ton. and then. when the half ton is used
up, ONE right back and order another
hall ton, Burn wood, and not lead the
honest coal dealer into temptation.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-26
BEAUTIFUL
The Ladies Of Butte Adopts at Aiding
Natures Generosity.

Cultivate your face. This is the very lat.
est craze out. And how is it done? Won all
ask. That is what 1 am going to tell YOU
and the n who told me was a master OF
the art OF making women beautiful
Now there 10 such a thing as overriding a
good thing, and that is just where the
wrong comes in; but every sensible girl or
"oman has a right to make the best Of
every charm God has given her, and to hide
all her little deficiencies, and when she ne.
elects 10 do his she does herself a yerv
great wrong. If a dark-eyed girl is going
out In the evening, nothing will improve
ner wnoie appearance like a touch OF rouge
under the eyes. 1t will enlarge them. deem.
en- their color and make them flash more
But a touch OF rouge does not mean ali
that ls in the box, and it does mean the
careful shading off with a bit of soft linen.
following the shape Of the eye. Never rouge
tne ear; THIS Is nonsense, unless a woman is
dressing for the stage. For the eyebrows.
the very knowing woman rubs them once &
week with q little ~tincture of cantharides.
then with the tip of her finger and some
vaseline, their shape is distinctly followed.
hubolng the eyes much destroys the beauty
OF the iashes. Fol a rough face pure olive
OH Is the pest thing in the world. The pro-
lessor OF the art of beauty never advises
early rising. Beautiful women should
sleep, and sleep we'll. Not too much on one
SIDE, as that is apt to make the figure one.
sldei. She must eat well also. Not too
but underdoRe meats, fruits, salads.
eggs n chocolate. No cold baths
put plenty OF tepid or even
not ones. Sleep with the mouth
closed and ser how many honrs
during the day she can wear a sweet sm;le
not smirk, and try to cultivate a sweet
disposition, for they are always in de-.
mand, and, strange as it may seem, never
30 out of fashion. ~
Almost every woman can afford one
dress, not a wrapper, but a cost,me
suitable Tor afternoon and evening wear in
aer own home; something easy and COM
ortable as a Mother Hubbard, but
STYLISH N PRETTY.
There is a costume that is now comm. !,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-26

A Walkervhle Constable Agreehlv
Surprised.

The boys had a high old time last niht
at Walkerville, the occasion being the pe-
s%entation to Ed Marley OF a badge #
authority. Ed was elected Constable 4
the last election, and his friends believir
that a proper way to show their regard 70
him as a man and officer, was to presen1
him with an insignia of office. Accordingl,
Leyson & Turck, the we'll known jewelers.
we're consulted. They designed a silve1
band with a fve-pointed star mounted II
it's center. The band is about two and 8
hall inches in diameter, and is oil chased
silver. with the inscription CONSTABLE" or
the upper and "Wa)kervil!e"- on it's lowe,
hall. The lettering is in black enamel
The star is of gold. with the initials "E
M" in a neatly designed and executed
monogram. The badge is an artistic piecf
OF work. At about 8 o'clock the recipient
was surprised at the Albion saloon. and
on behalf OF the donors, Dan RYAN in a
happy and felicitious speech Fl esented thu
token OF esteem. 1.-THE reporter lost his
short hand notes on his way backt to Butte.
or the speech would appear in full. !
Mr.. Merkley replied in a few well.choseno
remarks, and then led the wav to the
table where a bountiful lunch was spread.
Here toasts were drank in sparkling
"Mumm," beady "Old Crow" and foam;ne
"Anheuser-Busch." It takes Walkerv5is
boys to do such things up in style.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-26
INTERESTING SITUATION.

Congress on Saturday asked the Secre.
tary OF the Treasury for information con-
corning the indebtedness of the Union Pa
ci6c and Central Pacific railroads to the
United States. There is a bill before Con-
grsss which extends the government loan
to these railroads. There is little opposi-
ton to it on the erounl that it is not
necessary or just. Every one a see that
tho companies cannot pay their debts and
that the government cannot buy the roads.
The companies cannot pay because OF
the loss of business through the diversion
of traffic that has been made by the open
ing of rival lines built with the direct as
sistancs OF the government. The govern
ment cannot manage them. An attempt
to do 80 would result in q scandalous and
costly failure. This is an interesting stu.
ation-a debtor that cannot pay, and a
creditor that cannot enforce the debt. It
10 Q situation that delights New York
operators. It precisely suits those who
make money out OF the fall OF prices. They
are eager to have the government press for
payment, and to have the companies unable
to meet the demand. Such q complication,
adroitIy managed. might bring about the
destruction OF the security of the govern
ment's loan and the sale OF the lines to
association Of capitalists for about
tho amount of the fir.t mortgage. The
wreckers would like to DO the buyers. They
know we'll that the property ts worth all
tho charges upon it, and that with time to
pay the debt the stock would be good.
They would have time enough to pay the
debt, for half Of it would have disappeared.
They would have a bonanza greater than
has ever been discovered, richer even than
the Comstock lode. It is the great lobby
OF the day. The New York Sun
says: "Ons of the most powerful ard dan
yerous conspiracies ever Matched between
Wall street and Washington is that which
8 now lobbying tooth and nail against the
Pacific Railroad Funding bill. The hire
ings OF this gang stop at nothing; reckless
alsehood and the assassination OF charac-
'er are their u~ntiring industry, and their
'xpedients are as desperate as they are
lsspicable."
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-26
SUMMONS,
In the District Court of the Second Judicial Dis
tr1ct OF the Territory of Montana, in and fr
the County of Silver Bow,
Geo. W. Farlin and Joseph a Farlin,
Plaintiffa

In the District Court of the Second Judicial Dis.
tr1ct OF the Territory of Montana, in and fr
the County of Silver Bow.
Geo. W. Farlin and Joseph a Farlin,
Plaintiffs.
VS..
W. T. Balland. John Quinn, A, Martin, M. S.
Finn, VIM. Robinson. Sarah F. Grant, Joseph
Grennon ct al.
Defendants.
me people OF the Territory of Montana send
greeting to w. I. Balland, John Quinn, A.. Mar
tin, N. s. Finn. VIM. Robinson, Sarah T.. Grant
and Joseph Greanon, ct al. defendants.
lou are hereby required to appearln an action
IN IN the District Court of the Second Judicial
District of the Territory of Montana, in and for
the com C9unty S Of Silver Bow, and to answer the
elusive OF the day Of ~service) after the service on
you OFF this summons, If served within this
county; or, il served out of this county, but in
this district, within twenty days; otherwise with
taken against you according to the prayer of
The said action is brought to recover judgment
against said defendants for the recovery OF me
possession OF that certain quartz looe nHIiinmunuH
claim situated and bearing in Summit Valle!
Mining District, Silver Bow County, M9ntana
territory, and every p It tn c,sim i snd mor hn Os,
ticulariy described by the official survey thereof
as follows, to wit: Lot Isl A and b. Beginning
at the south west corner, number one Q), from
which the OuATlcI VA sCCtiOA ACl jill sOulu
boundary Of section IS, township 8, north Of
range 8, west of the principal meridian, bears
south 4 deg. 81 min. west. .1,7S4 feet distant and
running thence north SO deg. IS min, east 1,o?o
feet, thence north 20 deg. IS min, west 600 feet,
thence south SO deg. 45 min.. west 1000 feet.
then; e south 20 deg. IS min., east 900 feet to the
place o fbeginning. And containing an area of
thirteen and S6- 100 acres, and for the sum of five
thousand dollars damages for unlawfully with
holding possession thereof. Second, for the sum
of five thousand dollars, the value of the rents,
issues and profits of said above described prem
Uses. Third, for the costs ofthis action.
And you are hereby notified that IT you fail to
appear and answer said complaint as above re.
quired, the said plaintiff will take a default
against you and apply to the court for the relief
prayed for In the complaint of plaintiffs filed
herein.
Given under my hand and the Seal Of the Dis
trict Court of the Second District of the Terri
tory of Montana. in and for the County of Sill
yer Bow, this Goth day of December, in the year
of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
eighty-six.
SEAL NJ. B. HENDERSON, Clerk.
By Chas. 6. Warren, Deputy Clerk.
Robinson 4 stapleton,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-26
THE METAL MARKET.
A Slight Reaction in the Price OF Cop

A Slight Reaction in the Price Of Cop
per.
| Mathews 4 Webb, ore and bullion bro
| kers, Denver, Colorado, under date OF Jan.
uary 20, report:
has shared rather in the general reaction
and has drifted slightly downward, al.
though the position statistically still con-
| tinues to be extremely satisfactory. The
| price of Lake at New York has sagged off
to SLIGO. but this figure has been made
! entirely by second hands and sales to real.
ise. The lake companies are absolutely
solid in their attitude and cannot be
budged from IL cents with the added rail-
road freight. Even the outside brands
have stiffened in price and none OF the cast
ing brands can be had below $1O.75. Nest
of the Western mines which have ben
closed continue to be shut down, and the
Anaconda is running SO lightly that fur
mace material is extremely scarce, ani
some of the Eastern refners are doing mex;
to nothing. THE Anaconda is running to
it's full capacity.] Sales at New York will
not aggregate over 600. 900 pounds, and in
some cases lots were disposed of at q loss.
The London market has been fairly steady
at f89 for Chill bars, f43 los. for best
selected as per our latest cable, while mail
advices report a decided shortening up on
the production in Chilli.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-26
THE NEW u. S. SENATORS.

The joint sessions of the Legislatures o.
several States have elected United States
Senators. In Illinois, Charles B. Farwell,
a dry goods merchant who has served two
terms in the House, was chosen to fill the
seat made vacant by the death of General
Logan. He is a nan of good business abii.
ity, q Republican machine politician. and a
millionaire. Ex-Governor Cush. K. Davis,
OF Minnesota, will take the place of Sena.
tor Mcmillan. He is lawyer, an orator,
and his Republican friends expect much OF
him. Eugene Hale, OF Maine, was returned.
Matthew S. Quay, a young man who is rec
ognized as the personification OF all that is
bad in the Pennsylvania machine Repub-
lican succeeds Mitchell. Dawes was re-
elected in Massachusetts; Blaine's friend
Long being routed on the second ballot.
General Hawley is again returned from
Connecticut, and ~stockbridge, a rich lum-
herman, succeeds Conger in Michigan.
Much to the surprise of those who had
watched the fight in New York,
Frank Hiscock. a recognized Blaine
man. defeated Warner Miller. Mil.
Ter is entitled to credit for championing
the Olcomargarine bill and securing it's pas
sage. Hiscock is at present a member of
the House, and a recognized leader on the
Republican side. George Hearst was
elected in California and succeeds a Repub-
lican. In Nebraska, A. S. Paddock, a NAL
OF small calibre, defeated ex-senator
Van Wyck, the champion anti-mon-
opolist. Gray succeeds himself
in Democratic Delaware. In Indiana
and New Jersey disgraccful tactics have
been employed by both political par
ties in seeking to get advantage. In the
former, Judge Turpie is the nominee of the
aucu and has received rs
votes on several ballots; Gen. Harrison
polls II Republican votes, and Allen. the
Labor man, gets 4. In rotten-boreugh
New Jersey, the fight seems to be between
Albeit and Gen. Sewell, the latter
reelection. On the whole, they are
men in ability.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-26
SOUTH T.
A Pitcher PresentatiOn-General Social
GOSsiD.

Gossip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bunney entertained the
progressive euchre club on Thursday even
'g. 1t being Mrs. BIS birthday her guests
ad come prepared to give her a pleasant
srprise. In a neat speech Mr.. S. w,
LAWS, on behalf Of the members of the
cab, presented her with a handsome silver
Mter service. The pitcher was inscribed.
Presented to Mrs. F. E. Bunney by the
South Butte Social Club" The gift was a
beautiful one, and will ever be treasured in
PLEASANT remembrance of the club and the
many pleasant hours spent together. Those
preent were Mr.. and Mrs. Newell; Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles; Mr.. and Mrs. Neyes; Mr., and
Mrs. Bartels; Mr.. and Mrs. J.W. Chapman:
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Hazlett; Misses CHAPMAN
and Congdon, and Messrs. LeClair. Dona-
hue, Talbot and Davis.
Mr.. E. E. Congdon will return in a. few
days from a trip to Salt Lake City.
Mrs. s. w. Davis and child are ~v;s;tin,
friends in Helena.
Mr.. F. E. Bunney was uo from Anaconda
Thursday.
Bennett Bros. have placed a new elevator
in their warehouse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thibodeaux and Mr.. and
Mrs. Burber will commence housekeeping
next week in pleasant apartments in the
Ozark building.
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mony which united the happy pair, after
which the party repaired to the brides
home on West Granite street. Only the
bridal party was invited there. After the
usual congratulations were extended sup
per was served. The young couple were
the recipients ofnumerous elegant presents.
The bride, who looked remarkably pretty,
wore q costume OF white albatross and
MORE, bridal veil and lilies Of the valley.
Miss Siebenaler wore cream albatross and
e~scurial lace. Mrs. Emerson wore q rich
black silk with lace trimmings.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-26

the time. who becoming excited a.
ing more OF saving and thiai
than OF pointing out trui
Escape from tn. building; screamed sdy 49,
caught hold of one end and had b% u :
trunk partly into the hallway, wb u,ed u
son and his friend jumped out Of %" ~. Do.
dow. It is supposed that a sudden s'G NJ VI
% Of dense :e th.t e. blinded Gnd nns and nd beviIdsrs d. i,
to the room. The building, by thu. cstt h.
was q mass OF flames, and poor Ho 'a'
had to euccumb. His employers, 10, as s1
he had been working a year or two snos
in the highest terms OF the dead man. 'psat
ing that he was sober, industrious. 49, ~
ways to be depended on. As indicst;'u a
this, his employer and hi, fellow.worhss
paid all the undertaking expenses at Rum
the express charges to his Utah homa uVs
an unexpended balance was sent ~ a ~
wife. The deceased was 80 years old ~
leaves q widow and one child. '"a'
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-26
MisQuOted.

A Utah paper misquotes The MINER in
giving the particulars Of the fire here in
which Joseph w. Hartley lost his life. As
published in the Utah paper, the inference
Is that the fire occurred at night. when in
reality 1t took place about half-past two
IN the afternoon. The unfortunate man
Hartley was not drunk, as he was seen
perfectly sober on the streets an hour
before the fire broke out. It is now def
n1fely known that he was in the house but
q lew minutes before the cry OF fire was
raised: having gone there with a friend
named Dotson. his assistant cook At the
sallroad graders camp. They were in the
room OF an acquaintance OF Dotson's at
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-26
Church.bell Ringing.

CATHOLIC Sentinel, goth: "some crank.
ID East Portland, Oregon, complain Ie-
s s,nS Oh tne noise OF the church bells On
sm;o.a IN tnae quiet city. They ought to
warmer country, where there are no churh
bells or good Christians"
East Portland is not the only city whers
ing OF harsh-toned church bells, Tbs ~:
could be m%itigated if the bell.rinoer 80
o with horse sense; but the m.;o.
NY OF them are not unlike poor performa,
on the vlolin-stuck to hear thamssius.
pay; 1t is a custom that might be shoI'
lsned IN towns and cities. without end"n
onf's'ian